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A review by touchegiantsquid
The Deep by Rivers Solomon
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Amazing premise but the execution didn't engage me. The nonlinearity of the storytelling didn't feel like it was deployed to help heighten the tension or deepen my emotional connections. It felt like a lot of world building that didn't have a smooth place to fit into the story.
Minor: Animal death, Genocide, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Slavery, and Suicide attempt